Accounting Manager, Enterprise Projects

Hyundai Capital•Irvine, CA

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager, Enterprise Projects is responsible for leading and executing company-wide and internal department projects while ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include defining project scope and deliverables, managing budgets and forecasts, conducting risk assessments, collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing detailed reporting and managing consultant resources. In addition, this role is responsible for overseeing the department compliance with Korean Sarbanes-Oxley (KSOX) including developing process map, conducting test of design and conducting test of effectiveness.

Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years’ progressive experience with accounting principles and project management methodologies.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Broad technical accounting background and a solid understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.
Problem solver and strong decision-making abilities.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to lead staff to complete assignments.
Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Self-starter and highly motivated.
Strong personal computer skills with advanced MS Excel skills.
Able to establish a high level of credibility with all levels of internal operations.
High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.

Nice To Haves

Automotive or financial services industries preferred
MBA a plus.
CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

Represent the Accounting & Tax (A&T) department on all enterprise-wide projects, including developing detailed project plans, defining scope, establishing timelines, collaborating with stakeholders and managing consultants and project budget to ensure successful project completion.
Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and internal policies.
Coordinate with department teams to ensure accounting policies and procedures impacted by accounting initiatives are developed, updated and implemented to improve efficiency, including analyzing existing accounting workflows and identifying opportunities to automate tasks, eliminate manual work, and improve accuracy.
Act as the point of contact for technology implementations, representing A&T requirements during the selection, testing, and deployment phases of new software, reporting or processes.
As the Accounting & Tax subject matter expert for KSOX, ensure process maps are routinely updated by control owners, key controls are well defined, coordinate test-of-design, complete process walkthroughs and testing with parent company/external auditors and remediate gaps. Continual monitoring of key controls to identify opportunities for control automation or enhancements and facilitate their execution.
Coordinate the department annual budget in partnership with FP&A and the department Directors.
Complete monthly analysis of budget to actuals and communicate any gaps or overages to the Controller.